Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta aiming to keep out zebra mussels and other invasive species in province's waterways
Alberta will soon have the highest fines in North America to help stop zebra mussels and other invasive species from entering the province and wreaking havoc. That according to the provincial governme...
Jun 12, 2024
'Serious incident involving a bear' reported in Waterton, area closure in effect
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK, AB - Parks Canada is advising that a section of a national park in southern Alberta is closed until further notice.They say there was a serious incident involving a bear ...
Jun 12, 2024
Edmonton welcoming the world’s top track and field stars
Alberta is hosting the next stop on the World Athletics Silver Continental Tour June 13, welcoming over 200 of the best track and field athletes from around the world. According to provincial official...
Jun 12, 2024
Alberta government increasing access to prostate cancer care
Alberta's government is partnering with the Alberta Cancer Foundation to deliver improved diagnosis outcomes for Albertans who have prostate cancer. According to the Alberta government, an estimated o...
Jun 12, 2024
Undercover officer says accused at Coutts blockade spoke of killing police
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - An undercover officer at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says an accused confided in her that he expected to die in the standoff and planned to slit the throats of police. Th...
Jun 12, 2024
Calgary mayor says water restrictions to last at least another week for repairs
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Wednesday the city is to remain under water restrictions until at least the middle of next week.That's when crews should know how repairs to the broken main water pipel...
Jun 12, 2024
Freeland to oilsands: Tax credit nearly law, time to start building carbon capture
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a major federal tax credit to help build carbon capture projects is almost in place and she wants to see quick progress on the project promised by Cana...
Jun 11, 2024
Putting the pedal to the metal
Elite cross-country mountain bikers from around the world are looking to conquer the peaks of Canmore June 12-15 for the 2024 Canmore Canada Cup. According to provincial officials, Alberta is reaffirm...
Jun 11, 2024
High voter turnout for Alberta NDP leadership race
Over half of Alberta NDP members have already cast their ballot to replace party leader Rachel Notley. Voting began on June 3, and as of June 9, 43,170 members voted for their choice between four cand...
Jun 11, 2024
Province announces next steps in refocused mental health, addiction care
Alberta's government is moving forward with establishing Recovery Alberta and the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence. In April 2024, Alberta's government announced it was creating two new organiza...
Jun 11, 2024